Holding Pattern

Well we’re now about two weeks from D-Day, so Stetsi could arrive at any time. And it really feels like we’re as prepared as we’re going to be and now we’re like a plane in a holding pattern. All ready to land and waiting for word from the control tower. Reinforcements are in place with Oma staged in Chicago with a flexible plane ticket. Nicole is now finished with work, which on one hand is great since she can focus on non-work stuff, and on the other hand could be boring if she isn’t able to do what she wants. But I have a feeling she’ll find plenty to do between working on the Germany part of the sabbatical video, watching movies, going for walks, reading…

As far as feeling prepared, that’s a mixed bag. We’re prepared for everything up until the moment we come home, after that we’re just ready to go with the flow without really knowing what to expect. And while we could use this time to “study up” on (gasp) raising our new baby, we’re both pretty burnt out with reading about baby stuff. Our hospital bags are packed with a few magazines and books, but nothing to do with babies.

Our front bedroom has made the transition from office/gym/living room into bedroom/gym. And we only had to bribe one friend to help move furniture around! I’m sure the mattress is happy to be out of storage for the first time in five years, and the room sure looks different.


Our bedroom is looking different too, with the addition of a dresser/changing table and co-sleeper/bassinet. Things are a bit crowded in there.

We attended a baptism class last night. It ended up being way more of a production than I expected, including having a video with questions and answers about baptism. I think the biggest thing I learned was that if I ever choose to convert, I won’t be re-baptized. With how exclusive Catholicism seems to me (I’m not allowed to take communion, etc.), this was a pleasant surprise. Regardless, it sounds like the baptism ceremony will be a great experience. And Stetsi is going to have two great Godparents to help her along!